Help with tree id beech ?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by RBA, Jul 28, 2006.

  1. RBA

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    Hi I have a tree in my yard , its about 30-35 feet tall , it has leaves that are about 8-10" long and they are 5 to a stem and 3 are grouped at the end . I am new , I am going to try to post a pic of the leaf and one of a nut that fell from the tree . Nuts higher up in the tree are 1 1/2" -2" . the leaves and nuts lower in the tree are slightly smaller .

    I think it is similar to a beech but the nuts don't quite match.
    and I think stems on a beech tree have more leaves if I remember correctly.

    The bark is smooth , and the branches are spaced out from one another . I have additional pics , but due to MGs I am only going to try 2 pics. Thanks Bob
     

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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    not a beech, maybe pignut hickory?
     
  3. Rima

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    Hornbeam?
     
  4. RBA

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    Hi Thanks for your input , another member suggested that it might be a pignut hickory , and after looking at 3 websites on a pignut hickory , I think we have it ! I'm pretty sure thats what we have . It fits for zone,nut description,leaf , stem and bark . Thanks very much for your help !
     

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